Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play host to West Ham United. A crowd of 17,972 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Leon Vassell.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Leon Vassell.
0.00
0-0West Ham United start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.30
0-0Meziane Djoudi surges forward with the ball. Meziane Djoudi threads the ball through to Vincenzo Herzog. Vincenzo Herzog lofts in a cross ball towards Graeme Rodgers. Graeme Rodgers directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
8.16
0-0Runar Iversen threads a neat ball through to Altti Gadd. Altti Gadd flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Verges. Eduardo Verges knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nico Sachs.
9.58
0-1Altti Gadd kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Verges. Eduardo Verges edges inside the box! Eduardo Verges muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
18.32
Altti Gadd kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Grantt. Daniel Grantt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.58
Liborio Aleman flicks a high pass forward. Jurgen Moeliker collects the pass. Jurgen Moeliker brings the ball forward. Jurgen Moeliker knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Döring. Thomas Döring connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
26.04
Showing composure, Jurgen Moeliker plays the ball forward to Jacob James. Jacob James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.25
Jurgen Moeliker flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Verges holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Verges knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nico Sachs.
33.07
0-2Titus Kirkland makes a simple pass to Vincenzo Herzog. Vincenzo Herzog shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
39.10
Nico Sachs hits a low pass to Titus Kirkland. Titus Kirkland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graeme Rodgers. Graeme Rodgers shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
44.54
Nico Sachs hits a low pass to Niccol˜ Filippini. Niccol˜ Filippini threads a neat ball through to Vincenzo Herzog. Vincenzo Herzog shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester City appear unchanged since the first half. West Ham United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Manchester City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Manchester City kicking off!
48.27
Nico Sachs makes a probing pass to Titus Kirkland. Titus Kirkland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vincenzo Herzog. Vincenzo Herzog shoots from 20 yards but Harry Emerton reads it well. Quality keeping!
49.08
Mile Cooney makes a probing pass to Niccol˜ Filippini. Niccol˜ Filippini brings the ball forward. Niccol˜ Filippini shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
51.46
1-2Mile Cooney hacks Thomas Döring from behind! Mile Cooney is shown the yellow card! Thomas Döring stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.25
Altti Gadd flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Döring holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thomas Döring shoots from 25 yards but Philipp Meyer is on top of it.
55.38
1-2Liborio Aleman clumsily knocks into Rui Teixeira. The referee calls over Liborio Aleman and warns him to calm down! Rui Teixeira stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.09
Jurgen Moeliker passes the ball forward to Thomas Döring. Thomas Döring whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Grantt. Daniel Grantt powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Philipp Meyer.
62.56
Jacob James takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Jurgen Moeliker shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Philipp Meyer effortlessly smothers it!
63.08
Titus Kirkland makes an attacking run forward. Titus Kirkland whips in a cross ball towards Graeme Rodgers. Graeme Rodgers directs the ball goalwards with his head. Harry Emerton effortlessly punches it away to safety.
65.44
Nico Sachs knocks the ball forward to Titus Kirkland. Titus Kirkland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rui Teixeira. Rui Teixeira shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.20
Jurgen Moeliker threads the ball through to Thomas Döring. Thomas Döring knocks in a cross ball towards Jacob James. Jacob James is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Philipp Meyer with no chance!! Goal for West Ham United!
71.16
Nelson Severs flicks a high pass forward. Altti Gadd controls it well on his chest. Altti Gadd makes a simple pass to Jacob James. Jacob James knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Young.
73.26
Niccol˜ Filippini barges into Nelson Severs. Niccol˜ Filippini is shown the yellow card! Nelson Severs hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.34
1-3Altti Gadd kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Grantt. Daniel Grantt knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Verges. Mile Cooney barges into Eduardo Verges. Penalty not given!!
77.21
1-3West Ham United appear to have rearranged themselves into a 6-3-1 formation.
78.41
Titus Kirkland knocks the ball forward to Rui Teixeira. Rui Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nelson Severs.
85.42
Niccol˜ Filippini flicks a high pass forward to Vincenzo Herzog who brings the ball under control. Vincenzo Herzog whips in a cross ball towards Rui Teixeira. Rui Teixeira shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
87.15
Meziane Djoudi makes a simple pass to Niccol˜ Filippini. Niccol˜ Filippini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Herzog. Vincenzo Herzog shoots from long range. Good keeping from Harry Emerton as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
88.11
1-3Octavian Noica takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Harry Emerton jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
89.19
Niccol˜ Filippini sees Rui Teixeira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rui Teixeira whips in a cross ball towards Graeme Rodgers. Graeme Rodgers jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
90.00
Niccol˜ Filippini hacks Jacob James from behind! Niccol˜ Filippini is warned by the referee! Jacob James hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Harry Emerton of West Ham United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Philipp Meyer (GK)
7
2. Kevin Young (DEF)
6
3. Meziane Djoudi (DEF)
6
4. Nico Sachs (DEF)
6
5. Mile Cooney (DEF)
5
6. Octavian Noica (MID)
6
7. Titus Kirkland (MID)
8
8. Niccol˜ Filippini (MID)
6
9. Rui Teixeira (ATT)
6
10. Vincenzo Herzog (ATT)
7
11. Graeme Rodgers (ATT)
7
12. Richard Williamson (ATT)
0
13. Romero P. Martinez (MID)
0
14. Pierre Olembé (DEF)
0
1. Harry Emerton (GK)
9
2. Runar Iversen (DEF)
6
3. Nelson Severs (DEF)
6
4. Liborio Aleman (DEF)
6
5. Verges Ouattara (DEF)
6
6. Jurgen Moeliker (MID)
8
7. Altti Gadd (MID)
8
8. Jacob James (ATT)
8
9. Eduardo Verges (ATT)
8
10. Thomas Döring (ATT)
9
11. Daniel Grantt (ATT)
6
12. Paolo Houwing (DEF)
0
13. Don Morrison (MID)
0
14. Graham Barton (ATT)
0